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National Sports Fund Reviews Budget Allocations for 10 Associations
The National Sports Development Fund has classified ten sports associations into four potential groups to guide budget allocations for 2027, with Thai Amateur Weightlifting Association ranked highest and seven others designated as developin
Archaeologists Lift One-Ton Soil Block to Preserve Ancient Skeletons
Archaeologists in Phetchaburi are carefully lifting a one-ton soil block to extract four ancient skulls, estimated 1,500–2,000 years old, from the Don Yai Thong site where recent discoveries include bronze drums and gold rings with inscript
Thailand Shelves 40-Baht Rice Curry Price Support Program
Thailand has suspended a subsidy program aimed at capping curry prices at 40 baht per plate after widespread opposition from restaurant operators who argued the measure ignored broader cost pressures like rent, utilities, and labor.
OKMD Invites Thais to Write Letters for the Future
OKMD invites Thais to write letters sharing their stories and life lessons for a new National Knowledge Center opening in three years, creating a public archive of contemporary experiences for future generations.
Thailand Launches Travel Subsidy Program for Domestic Tourists
Thailand's government is subsidizing domestic travel through the 'Thailand Travel Plus' program, covering half of accommodation costs up to 3,000 baht plus 500-baht meal vouchers available across all 77 provinces. The initiative also includ
MBK Donates 2 Million Baht to Support Thai Professional Golf
MBK donated 2 million baht to Thailand's Professional Golf Association to support athlete development and the country's golf sector ahead of hosting the Queen's Cup Thailand Championship 2026 at Riverdale Golf Club.
KTIS Launches Eco-Friendly Sugarcane Packaging Brand
KTIS has launched Ooy Plus, an eco-friendly food packaging brand made from sugarcane bagasse, now available through Future Mart wholesale centers in Samut Prakan to serve restaurants and retailers seeking sustainable alternatives.
Steel Industry Accuses Capital Groups of Intimidating Officials Over New Standards
Intimidating letters from lawyers representing induction furnace mill operators have been sent to Thai steel standards committee members, pressuring them to block new environmental regulations that would shut down polluting mills.
Thai Students Win 32 Awards at World Mathematics Competition in Japan
Thai students secured 32 awards, including nine golds, at the World Mathematics Invitational in Japan on July 13, with two competing among the top three globally in their grade levels.
School Principal Opposes Civil Service Benefit Cuts
A school principal in Samut Songkhram opposes government cuts to civil service healthcare and pension benefits, arguing that lower-paid civil servants accepted modest salaries expecting secure retirement benefits and that lawmakers should r
PD House Faces Intense Competition in 2025 Home-Building Market
PD House International will use dynamic pricing adjusted every 30 days and push its affordable "Acqu Home" sub-brand into the mass market as it navigates intense competition and economic uncertainty in Thailand's home-building sector throug
Natural Resources Minister Leads Boat Alms Ceremony Promotional Campaign
Thailand's Natural Resources Minister leads promotional campaign for a boat alms-giving ceremony scheduled for July 24-26 at Bangkok's historic Rattanakosin area, featuring 225 monks from 40 temples across three canal routes as part of roya